1. Hamlet
Susanna Paeväli 11 A
2009/10

2. Hamlet The longest and the most popular tragedy of Shakespear
Ur-Hamlet
Thomas Kyd
is set in Denmark
Language is courtly

3. The characters Hamlet Young The prince of Denmark
Speaks in rhetoric and simple language
Is in love with Ophelia
Son of the old king and Gertrude
Decides to kill Claudius
Sees fathers ghost
Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet

4. Claudius Brother of the old king Marries Gertrude Wants to become king
Plots against Hamlet
Uncle of Hamlet
Poisoned the old king
Fails

5. Gertrude Mother of Hamlet Queen of Denmark Has to choose a side
Women have an important role in that play
Drinks poisoned wine

6. Ophelia Daughter of Polonius In love with Hamlet Sister of Laertes
Has to choose a side
Loses her mind
Drowns into a river

7. Polonius a typical Renaissance courtier
pays much attention to appearances and ceremonious behaviour
Father of Ophelia and Laertes
Spies Hamlet for Claudius
Followed Claudius for power

8. Laertes Son of Polonius Brother of Ophelia
Kills Hamlet with a poisoned sword

9. Thank you for your attention!